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It happened, when the ark set forward, that Moses said, Rise up, Yahweh, and let your enemies be scattered; and let those who hate you flee before you.

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Start Every Journey with Prayer

Commentators observe that Israel's marches began and ended with prayer. This serves as a powerful model for believers today to begin and end every day's work or journey by invoking God's presence and power, acknowledging our complete dependence on Him for guidance and protection.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On Numbers 10:35–36

18th Century

Theologian

Each forward movement and each rest of the ark was made to bear a sacramental character. The one signified the going forth of God against His enemi…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On Numbers 10:35–36

19th Century

Bishop

And it came to pass ... — It appears from these words that the marches of the Israelites began and ended with prayer, a significan…

John Calvin

John Calvin

On Numbers 10:35

16th Century

Theologian

And it came to pass, when the ark set forward. Since their journey was by no means a peaceful one, and the attack of enemies was constantl…

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John Gill

John Gill

On Numbers 10:35

17th Century

Pastor

And it came to pass, when the ark set forward
Carried by the Kohathites, (Numbers 10:21) ;

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On Numbers 10:33–36

17th Century

Minister

Their going out and coming in gives us an example to begin and end every day's journey and every day's work with prayer. Here is Moses's prayer whe…